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Australia's only Liberal government lives on - for now

The premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government is considering the demands of two key independents after threatening to go to an early election.

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Tasmania's minority Liberal government on thin ice

Tasmania appears to be heading to an early election with rebel independent MPs and the state's minority Liberal premier at loggerheads.

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Tasmanian premier makes election threat to defectors

Tasmania's premier has threatened the prospect of an early election if two balance-of-power government defectors don't agree to a new deal of confidence.

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Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz has won the backing of Tasmanian Liberals for preselection at the upcoming state election.

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Poll shows hung parliament risk for only Lib government

Polling has pointed to the potential of a hung parliament at the next state election in Tasmania, which is governed by the Liberals in minority.

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Fairytales do come true, Mary to be Danish Queen

Princess Mary will become the first Australian to rule a country after Denmark's Queen Margrethe announced she would abdicate the throne to her son.

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Public servant abuse investigations 'falling short'

The time taken to investigate some allegations of child abuse by public servants is falling short of expectations, Tasmania's premier concedes.

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Trouble-plagued Liberal government dodges poll damage

Support for Australia's only Liberal government remains steady and ahead of its Labor opposition, which copped a hit as backing of independents rises.

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Premier takes leave to mourn death of his father

Tasmania's premier is mourning the death of his father who has been remembered as loyal, caring and a tower of strength for his community.

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Potential misconduct intel not shared with premier

Tasmania's premier says intelligence was provided by a child abuse inquiry about potential public servant misconduct to a state lawyer but not shared with him.

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No misconduct notices sent to public servants: premier

An MP's claim under parliamentary privilege, that public servants were issued misconduct notices by a child abuse inquiry, has been rejected by the premier.

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New MP for Australia's only Liberal government

A Hobart councillor has been elected in a recount to replace former Tasmanian attorney-general Elise Archer, who resigned earlier this month.

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Councillor on track to replace former attorney-general

A recount is being held to find the replacement for Tasmania's former attorney-general, who resigned amid workplace bullying allegations.

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'Disturbing' lockdown trend at youth detention centre

Tasmania's custodial inspector has a described disturbing and unprecedented lockdowns at the state youth detention facility.

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No criminality in Tas premier's attorney-general stance

Tasmania's director of public prosecutions has concluded comments made by the premier to the former attorney-general didn't breach the criminal code.

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Ex-attorney-general lodges complaint against premier

Tasmania's former attorney-general has lodged a complaint against the premier, asking for him to be investigated for potential criminal breaches.

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'Lame duck' Liberal premier to face no-confidence vote

Premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, Jeremy Rockliff, will face a no-confidence motion when parliament resumes later this month.

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Premiers stand together to speak up for the voice

State and territory leaders are voicing their collective support for the 'yes' vote in the referendum as the decision deadline looms.

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Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government

Tasmanian's minority Liberal government has avoided a snap election but will face further challenges when parliament resumes.

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Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits

Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election.

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Premier's snap election pledge hinges on dumped MP

Australia's lone Liberal premier has guaranteed calling an election if the state's axed attorney-general fails to commit her votes of confidence and supply.

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King of the fossil-fuel industry

Resources Minister Madeleine King says cutting Australia’s gas supply would ‘worsen poverty and inequality’ and lead to ‘shortages … and high prices’, and independent Senator Lidia Thorpe says Dan Andrews quitting six days after announcing his plan to raze and redevelop 44 public housing towers was a ‘dog act’.

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Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink

An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse.

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Tasmania’s government is in crisis. Could it spell the end for Australia’s only Liberal administration?

Jeremy Rockcliff’s administration is teetering on the edge of collapse after Elise Archer quit as attorney general amid a leaked messages scandal. Here’s the state of play

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This is the one thing they didn’t want to happen: All the fun and games of Taspol come to the fore

Crikey takes a look at how a distinct voting system and a seething mass of turncoats delivered Tasmania its current political drama.

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